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First of all, V-series Cadillac vehicles must be capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in less than 5 seconds. All three Cadillac Vs have in excess of 400 hp. The Escalade comes equipped with a scant 345 hp and a 0-60 best of 8.4 seconds, a far cry from the 5.0 required to earn the coveted badge. Second, it must have a racetrack-tuned suspension. Anyone who has had any seat time in an Escalade knows it would be a stretch to call the handling of these land yachts racy. Third, they must also have racing brakes. While the Escalade stops well for a vehicle that is twice as heavy as a Corvette, I would still think twice before taking one out on a track. Last but certainly not least, it must have the signature V styling.



Sport Truck Magazines 2005 Cadillac Escalade V Road Test